Liam's eyebrows furrowed as he looked at the girl who had just come in, but then pulse his lips, relaxing his back on the chair as he finally remembered who it was. He always has that expression on his face when he is sure of something. I try to remain calm as I take in her appearance. She had a baby face with stunning brown eyes. She used mascara and red lipstick on her lips. For real, she looks pretty. “Come on Liam. Stop acting as if you didn't know me when I fucking had a crush on you for good eight years." She said and turned her head sideways to take a better look at me. “This is Georgia," she said, turning around to show her eight figures to Liam's face. The girl sure has boldness and I love that. “Maybe I changed a little bit but you should still recognize me. I am Maddox's sister for crying out loud" She added and flashed him a smile. I thought Liam would treat her as a ghost when he suddenly took a sip from the coffee I made for him. “Welcome back, Georgia. What can I d
EMILY'S POV Liam didn't let me say anything as he dismissed me from the room right in front of Georgia. I walked inside my office room, trying to watch him through the open blinds separating us but Liam pressed the remote, blocking my view from everything that was supposed to go on in the room. I relaxed back in my seat, my nerves going erratic as I caught a handful of my hair in my fist. The girl sure has ulterior motives but I don't want to dwell on it. With time, I knew she would leave, but I was curious to know what they were talking about. * * * When it was almost 10 am, I picked up my note and pen with me as I stormed inside Liam's office in my long strides, the shoe making a soft click sound on the floor. “You have a meeting with the staff in a few minutes, Mr. Nolan," I said, and my eyes quickly darted around the room; there was no sign of the girl anymore in the room. “Yeah," Liam said, standing up from the seat. Before he left the room, his eyes raked over my body but
We arrived at the venue where the party will be held alongside the team members. However, some of the team members weren't with us yet, so I thought they wouldn't. Just as Liam was about to take me away, my phone rang. I stumbled over to answer it, and I heard Vincent's voice on the other end. "Hey, Emily," he said. "I'm outside the restaurant. I saw you stumbling out, and I thought I'd come to give you a ride home." I looked up at Liam, who was watching me with a mixture of concern and annoyance. "Vincent's here," I said, as I stumbled over to him. "He's going to take me home." Liam's expression turned dark, and he stepped forward. "I don't think that's a good idea, Emily," he said. "You're in no state to be going anywhere with anyone." But I just waved my hand at him and stumbled over to Vincent, who was waiting for me outside. "Thanks, Vincent," I said, as I collapsed into his arms. "I owe you one." Vincent smiled and wrapped his arms around me, holding me close. "Anytime, Emil
I was laughing and joking with the team members, and I even managed to convince Liam to join in on a few rounds of karaoke even though I knew it was the alcohol working, I couldn't resist teasing him. But as the hours passed, I started to feel the effects of the champagne. I was getting dizzy and disoriented, and I stumbled a few times as I tried to walk. The team members were all laughing and teasing me, but Liam was looking at me with a concerned expression on his face. “I think Miss. But just as Liam was about to take me away, my phone rang. I stumbled over to answer it, and I heard Vincent's voice on the other end. "Hey, Emily," he said. "I'm outside the restaurant. I saw you stumbling out, and I thought I'd come to give you a ride home." I looked up at Liam, who was watching me with a mixture of concern and annoyance. "Vincent's here," I said, as I stumbled over to him. "He's going to take me home." Liam's expression turned dark, and he stepped forward. "I don't think that's
EMILY'S POV “Alright, everyone, since Mr. Liam knows where Ms. Emily is living, we will have to let the Boss go with her," I heard John say as he bowed his head in front of Liam. “Goodnight, boss," They chorus, offering Liam a deep bow, and I shake my head frantically in disbelief. Are they going to leave me here all alone with Liam? Where is their dignity? Before I could even stop them from leaving they all dispersed as if they weren't here with me just now. “Emily" Liam called my name, his tone soft and apologetic. Or maybe I was the one misinterpreting him. He took a step towards me but I raised my hand in the air. “W...Wait," I said softly, expecting him to back away, but he didn't. I am about to vomit right now because of the alcohol I took. Liam didn't even take anything. ”You need to s... step back away from me," I said with a warning, and Liam seemed to notice what I meant. “Where are you living, Emily? I will take you there," Liam said, and that word seemed to snap m
EMILY'S POV I slept off inside the car, but occasionally, I woke up calling Xavier's name. It almost felt like a dream, but my instinct kept telling me I missed something, and it was only Xavier's name that rolled out of my tongue. As if I was actually right, I heard Vincent's voice right in my head. “They are both at home safely," Vincent said, his voice smooth and calm. I heaved a sigh of relief as I succumbed to the darkness that threatened to engulf me whole. When I twitched my eyes open again, it was the bright light coming from the bedside lamp that caught my attention first. However, slowly, I turn my head sideways only to see Chelsea beside me. My eyes widened in shock as I sat up on the bed. “Easy Emily. You are going to hurt yourself at this rate" Chelsea said with caution, rubbing my back. “When did you get here Chelsea?” I asked, my voice filled with curiosity and concern. They couldn't have gotten here unless Vincent went to pick them up. ”And where is Xav
Xavier was the one who spotted me first before Vincent could even see me waiting at the door. “Mummy!" He cried out as he left Vincent's side. I hugged Xavier tight the moment he ran towards me. My little boy doesn't even look a bit tired, like the adult playing with him. ”Mummy, I miss you", Xavier repeated, and a beautiful smile graced my lips. He must have missed me all day because he hasn't seen me. ”Mum is sorry. I missed you too" I said and kissed his forehead. He smiled and bugged my neck with his fragile. ”Now, go and sleep, Xavier." I said but I noticed a change in Xavier's expression. “I know you want to play more, but mummy and Uncle Vee need to talk." Xavier nodded his small head while I guided him upstairs to go and meet Chelsea. Chelsea smiled at me and carried Xavier inside. I went back to the sitting room while Vincent already stood beside one of the couches. ”I want to thank you for today Vincent. I...I was confused about who to call and it was only your name th
When I woke up, the first message that popped up on my phone was Liam's message. Today is the day we will be travelling for the business trip. ”Meet me at my place at exactly 9 a.m. Emily. You can't come late." I read the message and cringe, a shiver of unease gripped me as I made my way to the bathroom. I took my bath and brushed my teeth. Xavier already left with Chelsea this early morning. I have entrusted my son to Chelsea care to take care of. Unpacking my clothes from the wardrobe, folding them and placing them inside my suitcase. It was already Past 8 when I made my way outside. I took a taxi to Liam's place. After getting down from the car, I made my way towards the gate and knocked on it. The two guards positioned at the gate open the door and usher me in with surprise on their face. They must have recognised me. In the past, I thought they wouldn't recognise me but I was wrong. To be back in here, it actually brought out old memories which I actually want to forget. “Th
Vincent agreed to come and pick me up in the evening after we ended the call. I called Chelsea to take Xavier away to her House because I will be busy which is a lie. I returned the phone to the lady at the receptionist and walked back to my office room. I received a message from Liam to come into his office room. I walked into Liam's office, wondering what he wanted me to do. He was sitting behind his desk, a stack of documents in front of him. "Emily, I need you to pick up some documents for me," he said, not looking up. I nodded and walked over to the filing cabinet. I asked for the particular one he wanted, and he mentioned it, which I helped him to find. As I handed him the documents, he looked up at me and smiled. "Thanks, Emily. By the way, I have a surprise for you." I raised an eyebrow, wondering what it could be. "What is it?" I asked, my heartbeat pulsating with the continuous flow of blood. "We have a place to attend tomorrow evening," he said, his eyes sparkling wi
Avery used every ounce of her strength to run into the woods. She has been running for some minutes, not taking a break for once.She didn't offend anyone, so who could want her dead? She didn't stop running as she occasionally glanced at the screen of her cellphone. Just when she looked back, the three men were already close to her. Judging by the way they dressed, she figured out they were probably a thug or something."What do you want?" Avery asked them, and her chest rose and fell simultaneously. Her hands kept shaking and her leg wobbled slightly but she steeled herself.She had to stop running, knowing fully well that they would soon get close to her. "Tell me, who sent you?" Avery asked with so much bravery but inside, she was weeping silently and praying for a breakthrough. Her heels hurt her feet but she was all alone in the wood. She dialed Sebastian's number and waited for him to pick it up but the men were already closer to her. "Look, she is trying to call someone!"
Sebastian cradled Avery in his arms as he headed towards the back door of the mansion. The lights were already on, which made it easier for Sebastian to walk freely into the spacious sitting room. He walked into his room, shutting the door.Sebastian carried Avery into his bedroom in a bridal style and gently laid her on the bed. Sebastian walked into the bathroom and quickly prepared a hot bath.His blood was still boiling in rage. He didn't want to lose Avery the same way he lost Celine.Sebastian came back into the room and took Avery inside the bathroom.Sebastian placed Avery into the warm water, and her eyelids fluttered open. She shivered in the water as her lashes began to shake.A sign that she was not fully awake. Sebastian took in a deep breath as he watched Avery's face."I...I'm...." She shuttered, not knowing where she was."You are safe. I will take care of you now" Sebastian petted her but Avery's heartbeat began to accelerate in her chest.Sebastian heard every beat
Avery left the room after applying make up on her neck to hide the hickeys. She stepped into the photoshoot room fidgeting.She was embarrassed and shy when she saw few men in the room, decorating the photoshoot room with the necessary equipments."You can get into the bath tub now," The photographer instructed Avery and she complied nodding in affirmation. She sank into the bath, allowing the warmth to seep into her pores. The coldness of the water cradled her, soothing her muscle and calming her nerves. "Please relax and gently rub the foam around your shoulders"Avery complied and shots were taken. After trying different posture and styles, she was asked to stand up holding the soap in her hand. The background music song was played."I think we are done here" The photographer said and the prop applauded Avery.Calhoun walked in just in time to see Avery only in a bikini that exposed her hourglass curves and plump round boobs(note breast, is a turn-off for me)He clenched his han
I sat back down at my desk, trying to shake off the feeling of unease that had settled in my stomach after my encounter with Liam. I pulled out my phone and opened up Instagram, scrolling through my feed to distract myself.Perhaps he was trying to get on my nerves by acting like he cared. I don't know what the workers were busy talking about now but I doubted it could be something else apart from me.As I scrolled my Instagram page, I noticed a message in my inbox from an unknown account. Though my fans message me to praise me about my books and all. Maybe this was also one of them.I raised an eyebrow, wondering who could have messaged me at this time. I opened up the message, and my heart skipped a beat as I read the words on the screen."Hi Emily, I've been watching you. You're a beautiful writer, and I love your work. Would you love to be my girlfriend? I love the outfit you wore today" I felt a shiver run down my spine as I read the message, my hands trembling and I had to put
The phone rang, shrill and insistent, and I picked it up, my heart sinking as I heard Aysel's voice on the other end."Emily, I need to see you," she said, her tone curt and commanding. "Meet me at Father's company in an hour."I hesitated, feeling a surge of anxiety at the prospect of facing Aysel again. But something about her tone made me feel like I had no choice."Fine," I said, trying to keep my voice steady. "I'll be there."As I hung up the phone, I felt a knot of tension form in my stomach. What did Aysel want to talk about? And why did she sound so angry?I arrived at the company an hour later, my heart racing with anticipation. Aysel was already there, pacing back and forth in front of the reception desk."Emily, thank you for coming," she said, her eyes flashing with anger. "I think it's time we settled this once and for all.""Settled what?" I asked, feeling a surge of defensiveness."Don't play dumb, Emily," Aysel sneered. "You know exactly what I'm talking about. The co
However, the anger she had been trying hard to maintain and curbed suddenly threatened to surface when Avery saw the two people walking her way. Avery didn't bother to get into the elevator when she saw him walking forward with the corner of his lips curled up to form a smirk."Avery," Jessica called, her voice at the peak as she walked towards Avery with Logan trailing behind her.Avery returned the smile faintly while Jessica stood in front of her, her eyes scrutinizing Avery. Jessica stared at Avery from head to toe, and she noticed Avery had somehow changed her style of dressing. "She even appeared to be more beautiful today," Jessica thought, turning to hold Logan's arms while Avery just looked at them."Logan, I forgot to tell you. Avery will be getting married soon," Jessica announced with a pretentious smile on her face, which Avery didn't fail to notice.Logan was shocked to hear this, but he didn't show it. His eyes gaze around Avery's body in lust, but he has a more press
If Avery thought this guy was a devil before, now she is going to claim that he is a sly fox. Sebastian's voice now sounded more aloof and distant.'How could he bring me to his father's house without telling me?' Avery screamed in her mind. Her hazel eyes throw daggers at Sebastian."My name is Avery, father. Nice to meet you, sir," Avery said politely. Her voice calm and soothing.Looking at Sebastian's father, she could see the resemblance, and the man seemed to be in his forties.So young and handsome."My name is Donovan. So you are the one who stole My son's heart?" Donovan, Sebastian's father said in sarcasm as he flashed a beautiful smile at Avery.Donovan was a charmer when his charming smile graced his face showing those dimples. Avery wondered if Sebastian has dimples too but the devil hasn't smiled before. Avery threw Sebastian a hard glare because he hadn't informed her about how to make up the story about how they met. How could he do that without informing her? But sh
After trying different types of dresses, including gowns and some skirts and blouses, Avery finally came out of the dressing room again in a stunning cream dress that reached her knees. The gown is an off shoulder dress that accentuates her feminine curve. Her hips came out more prominently, and her full breasts clung to her chest like her other half.Her long and beautiful neck was exposed to the view, but thanks to her long hair, it covered the side of her neck.The dress showed off her shoulders, and some part of her bosom was displayed to the eyes as a feast.A beauty to behold."This is the perfect dress!" Hazel was in astonishment as she walked to where Avery was standing. She pulled Avery toward the mirror."You should go with this," Hazel whispers, her eyes beaming with happiness. When Avery lifts her gaze to the mirror, she doesn't know what to say about this. The dress is indeed beautiful, but it's too open, and she doesn't like clothes like this."Thank you," Avery replie